It was one of those lunch dates that, once the day arrived, I really felt as though I shouldn’t leave my desk. My mind was busy with voices saying fingers should stay on the keyboard, be productive not social, etc. But this was to be an unusual celebration: a friend from one facet of my…
Category: 2011
New e-card says Thank You
A ‘thank you’ in words alone did not seem enough, so I embellished one of the vintage copyright-free downloads from The Graphics Fairy to accompany a little email note expressing gratitude for yesterday’s festivities. My brother Anthony is the co-founder of the pretty-darn-famous OTTO pizza restaurants. Yesterday he closed his Coolidge Corner (Brookline, MA) location and…
DIY Thank You Cards
See that book title, “WordPress 3”? Now that I’ve invested in some new real estate — virtual, that is — I’m putting my DIY inclinations to work. Learning how to maneuver in the backend of a privately hosted WordPress site is a little trickier than expected, but I’m making progress. As soon as the floors…
It’s a wrap – 2011
1. zig zags and dots, 2. Anthony Hat, 3. knitting dots , 4. hope, 5. Pedigree Pooch, 6. wkshp_shawlette, 7. Blanket Squares, 8. Oceanic Hotel, Star Island, NH, 9. Windowsill in Bloom, 10. Benefits of Worm Castings as Fertilizer, 11. Photo Award Button 200×157, 12. Spring, 13. I made it within the deadline!, 14. Creamsicle…
One collage closer to work-life balance
Nary a photo or word written in weeks. As rewarding as teaching is, I have yet to master the balance between work-work and personal work. The holiday season drew me into a handmade mood, though. Thoughts of a holiday greeting had me scouting the internet for a mac- and pocketbook-friendly alternative to Photoshop or Illustrator,…
Friday Flickr Favorites
1. Sibsey, 2. [workinprogress], 3. My embroidered headband., 4. Denver 30: 23, 5. Sheep heid baby cardigan, 6. Socks Patchwork, 7. Alivia, 8. alpine conditions, 9. Children’s Day in Brazil…, 10. Southern light, 11. Fabric of the Week winner: The Dinner Thief by kayajoy, 12. Untitled, 13. Liberty mug rugs, 14. Strings Attached – pot…
A Thanksgiving Table
I am thankful for the beautiful artistry of my friend Beth. Her table settings always feature a seasonal centerpiece … … and a holiday theme party bag at each lucky guest’s place.
Tis the Season to Keep Life Simple, or the Benefit of Unifocus
Mrs. R was a patient woman who coached me through five years of adult piano lessons. Sage quips rolled off her tongue, salve for my frustration and disappointment. It was her notion that “there is a season for everything” that had the strongest stick-value, and I hope she would be flattered to know that I…
Yes, Virginia, Halloween is cancelled
August September October
Finding Joy in a Verb
1. Daisy Chain Quilt, 2. Fish Baby Log Cabin class sample, 3. NYC Mod Bee: For Me, 4. Sawtooth Star Quilt, 5. Green Afternoon, 6. WIP Wednesday 9/27/2011, 7. keyboard playing meerkat, 8. Linda’s Vintage Baby Hats, 9. Pink Layer Cake, 10. Viva!, 11. autumn country picnic, 12. Chai Latte Cupcakes, 13. You’re never alone…